Course Exemptions

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General Information

All applicants that accept a place in the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree programme (with and without ABP status) will be automatically assessed for exemption eligibility. The eligible undergraduates will then be notified about the exemptions before the start of the first semester.

Please note that after being offered with exemptions from Year 1 courses, you may choose to decline the exemption and register for the course(s) without penalty.

Students who are awarded with course exemptions can choose to: take additional elective courses that may contribute to a minor; take later year courses in earlier semesters; or spend additional time on extra-curricular activities such as involvement in various campus clubs and societies.

Exemptions from Year 1 Semester 2 courses are permitted on the condition of gaining a cGPA of ≥ 3.0 in Year 1 Semester 1.

Course Exemptions for Students with A Level Qualifications

Exemptions from selected Year 1 courses will be offered to students in the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree programme who have meet the criteria listed below. A maximum of three exemptions from Year 1 courses will be awarded.

A Level Subject

Exemptions

Criteria

H2 Biology

BS1001 Introductory Biology

Grade A in H2 Biology

H2 Chemistry

BS1003 Organic Chemistry

Grade A in H2 Chemistry

H3 Molecular Biology

BS1007 Molecular & Cell Biology I

Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject

H3 Organic Synthesis & Mechanism

BS1003 Organic Chemistry

Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject

H3 Proteomics

BS1005 Biochemistry I

Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject

Other H3 subjects

Exemption will be granted on a case by case basis

Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject

Course Exemptions for Students with Local Polytechnic Qualifications

Exemptions from selected Year 1 courses will be offered to students in the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree programme on a case by case basis. Exemptions will be based on academic merit and relevance of polytechnic courses completed. Students admitted into Year 1 may be granted exemption from up to 3 Year 1 courses.

In addition to the 3 year 1 modules, students with relevant diplomas may be exempted from BS1001 Introductory Biology as well.

Course Exemptions for Students with NUS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Qualifications

Students with a CAP of least 4.5 will be considered for exemptions

​Subject

Exemptions​

Biology

BS1001

​Chemistry

​BS1003

Course Exemptions for Students with INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA Qualifications

Students with subject grade of 6 or higher will be considered for exemptions